Description
These Sweet and Sour ‘Bat’ Wings are a spooky and delicious Halloween appetizer that combines a tangy, sweet Asian-style marinade with a dramatic black food coloring twist. Juicy chicken wings marinate in pineapple juice, brown sugar, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce, then are baked to perfection and glazed with a honey and apple cider vinegar mixture for a sticky finish. Perfect for an eerie yet flavorful addition to your Halloween party spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Wings
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp black food colouring
- 3 lb whole chicken wings
Glaze
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade and Marinate Wings: In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, brown sugar, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce (if using), and black food coloring. Add the whole chicken wings and turn carefully ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 6 to 24 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick baking mats to prevent sticking and catch drippings.
- Arrange Wings for Baking: Remove the wings from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets to ensure even cooking and crispy edges.
- Bake Wings: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake the wings for 30 minutes until cooked through and beginning to brown.
- Prepare Glaze and Glaze Wings: Meanwhile, mix the honey and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Remove the wings from the oven after 30 minutes and brush them liberally with the honey-vinegar glaze for a sticky, flavorful coating.
- Finish Baking: Return the glazed wings to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to set the glaze and caramelize it slightly, enhancing the sweet and sour flavors.
- Serve: Serve the sweet and sour ‘bat’ wings on your spookiest dish platter for a frightfully fun Halloween treat everyone will enjoy.
Notes
- These wings get their spooky black ‘bat’ appearance from the black food coloring added to the marinade.
- Marinating the wings for longer (up to 24 hours) intensifies the flavor and tenderness.
- Use parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Adjust the hot sauce quantity or omit it for milder heat according to taste.
- This recipe yields about 10 servings, ideal for a Halloween party or gathering.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 212 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 154 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg
